Ophir Paz

Ophir Paz is a Researcher affiliated with the Université de technologie de Compiègne (UTC), contributing to interdisciplinary research through the Costech research center. His work focuses on sustainable agricultural innovation, particularly the role of farmer-driven tinkering in adapting equipment for soil management and climate resilience. He collaborates with teams like CRED (Cognitive Research and Enactive Design) and participates in studies addressing socio-technical dynamics in agrotechnology.

Research Interests:

• Technical adaptation in farming practices
• Farmer autonomy through equipment innovation
• Sustainability in agroecological transitions

His notable contribution to the article "Tinkering for soil care" explores how small-scale equipment modifications enable farmers to operationalize sustainable practices despite systemic constraints.